Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes a contract for continued project development and engineering services associated with North South Bus Rapid Transit. The City previously authorized a contract for up to $7 million with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. The proposed resolution will continue these services through an extension of the existing agreement or a new agreement. The resolution would increase the contract cost by $6 million for a not to exceed amount of $13 million. The contract will be funded by existing appropriations within the North-South Bus Rapid Transit capital program in the Transportation Department budget. No additional appropriations required.
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Authorizing the City to execute a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for continued project development and other engineering services associated with N-S Bus Rapid Transit and authorizing expenditure of an additional $6,000,000 for the services.
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WHEREAS, the 2013 Madison Transit Corridor Study identified both an East-West and a North-South Bus Rapid Transit Corridor; and
WHEREAS, Madison’s 2018 Imagine Madison Comprehensive Plan illustrated a future North-South Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Phase; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit’s Transit Network Redesign study and project further identified a high frequency North-South corridor, Line B, as a critical component in providing high frequency transit service to Madison’s north and south sides; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council and Mayor, recognizing the need for high quality transit service to Madison’s North and South sides, incorporated $7 million in the 2023 Capital Budget for design and consulting services associated with the North-South Bus Rapid Transit Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation/Metro Transit issued a request for qualifications for project development consultant services on the North-South Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. being the selected consultant in an open and com...
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